Northland tsunami alert: 'Just another day' for Northland schools
5 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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An evacuated Whangārei Primary School became a shelter for staff from Whangārei District Council and Pak'nSave. Photo / Imran Ali
An evacuated Whangārei Primary School became a shelter for staff from Whangārei District Council and Pak'nSave. Photo / Imran Ali
Multimedia journalist for the Northern Advocatekarina.cooper@nzme.co.nz
A Northland education leader says yesterday's tsunami alert response was "just another day" for local schools who are well into the swing of coping with emergencies.
Pat Newman, Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association (TTPA) president and Hora Hora Primary School principal, said the year-long experience of dealing with Covid-19 had strengthened the resolve of schools when faced with a crisis.